In the opening section Presto sostenuto, the toccata utilizes a sharp and piercing harmonic vocabulary. The middle Larghetto section is a moment of reflection. The final Risoluto section provides a closing to the toccata using the same dissonant devices found earlier in the work. The entire piece lasts about 4 minutes.

Short, patterned exercises with explicit “how to” tips build technical skills that can be used with all piano methods. Each technical goal is written under the title of each 4-8 measure piece i.e. balance between the hands, weight transfer, flexible wrists, strong fingers, etc. The key signatures of C, G, F and D major appear throughout the book with suggestions for transposition. The appealing art and brevity of each day’s exercise will result in tension-free technique for any student.

Short patterns guide technical development with specific goals in the sub-title such as: free arm, two-note slurs, rotation or balance between the hands. 2B uses larger intervals, ledger lines, cadences, one-octave scales, and more finger crossings. Students read, play and review an exercise (4-8 measures) every day and are encouraged to listen to the sounds they make. Helpful technique tips are found throughout.

The Grizzly Bear Another Grizzly Bear Running in Place Confidence The Long Jump Doing Chin-Ups Blossoming Flower Two in a Rowboat Ready, Set, Go! Looking at the Clouds The Falling Snow Ready, Set, Go Again! Sticky Fingers Climbing Up a Tree with a Friend More Sticky Fingers Doing the Splits A Little Fish Little Ripples Ticking Like a Clock Another Clock Ticking Back and Forth Swirling Cotton Candy 'Round and 'Round Volleyball Game No. 1 The First Yawn The Second Yawn Floating on a Wave Floating on Another Wave Summer Picnic Another Happy Day Marching Along Prankster Relay Race A Butterfly Spreading its Wings Gone Fishing A Robin in Springtime Volleyball Game No. 2 The Carousel The Parade Waiting for the School Bus The Falling Kite Surfing Mini Minuet Seagulls A Racing Boat An Anchored Boat The Singing Cello Irish Dance Higher and Higher Being Stubborn Leaves in the Wind Fiddlin' Around On a Balance Beam The High Jump Chasing a Kite A Colorful Umbrella Playful Chipmunks Bouncing a BallA Bulldog Going in Circles The Dark Storm Song of the South Crocodile Underwater Shooting Stars A Train in a Tunnel Taking Big Strides Through the Forest

Use Energize Your Fingers Every Day® to develop natural, healthy technique from the very beginning! Students develop healthy, tension-free technique through sets of short exercises to be mastered weekly. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect technique with music. This series can be used will all piano methods to ensure excellent technical skills.

Composer:

Helen Marlais and Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Grade 3

Series:

The FJH Pianists Curriculum

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Technique Books

ISBN-13:

978-1-61928-225-4

Barcode:

241444 38703

Format:

Books

Style:

Theme:

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 3A

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 3A

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 3A

The Little Butterfly Garden Timothy Brown

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FJH1709 / 5.50

Children love to imagine and explore the world of butterflies, with their variety of colors and fluttering wings. This collection provides a host of images through music and lyrics that can be used at the earliest primer level. Instruction begins with pre-reading pieces on both black and white keys, and then moves on to the staff. Contains teacher accompaniments.

This first book in this series of six books is designed
to develop natural, healthy technique from the very beginning! Students can play with healthy, tension-free movements that produce a beautiful sound while building strong fingers and flexible wrists. Easy step-by-step lesson plan saves valuable lesson time; and every unit ends with a Lesson Day activity. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect the gesture with the sound.

Composer:

Helen Marlais and Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Early Elementary

Series:

The FJH Pianists Curriculum

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Technique Books

ISBN-13:

978-1-61928-007-6

Barcode:

674398230501

Format:

Books

Style:

Theme:

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Preparatory

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Preparatory

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Preparatory

Hoppy Toad Hop! Timothy Brown

W9211 / 2.50

This is a toad with “attitude,” thanks to the catchy, swing-style teacher accompaniment. Written in Middle C position, it is a great piece for reinforcing repeated notes and staccatos (and ribbits!). With fun lyrics to sing as you imagine hopping along.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Early Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398214952

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Animals and Nature

Little Red Robin Timothy Brown

W9225 / 2.50

Based on the traditional English nursery rhyme Little Robin Red-breast, this piece has lyrics to tell the tale of a kitty chasing a robin. Uses 5-note finger patterns to effectively introduce one-, two-, and four-measure phrasing. An interesting teacher accompaniment adds to the story.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Early Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398215898

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Birds, Butterflies, Bugs

The Blue Dolphin Timothy Brown

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W9344 / 2.95

A charming early elementary piece that portrays a carefree and cheerful dolphin playfully swimming and splashing in the ocean. The student part consists of a single hand position without rests or accidentals. The optional teacher duet part suggests the gentle flow of ocean waves.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Early Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398225316

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Animals and Nature

The Blue Dolphin

The Blue Dolphin

The Butterfly Garden Timothy Brown

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FJH1235 / 5.95

From the stately March of the Monarch to the Latin feel of Mariposa, composer Timothy Brown has musically captured the vivid colors and magical beauty of the butterfly. Most pieces are in Middle C Position ("butterfly position") and include teacher accompaniments.

Caterpillar Crawl
Flutter By
March of the Monarchs
Mariposa
Papillons
Pretend
The Butterfly Garden
Waltzing Butterflies

The Butterfly Garden

The Wishing Star Timothy Brown

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W9432 / 2.95

This piece in “almost” Middle C position (L.H. on E-B) is good legato study for an early elementary student. The lush chordal teacher duet adds beauty to the mostly stepwise melody. Lyrics are included.

Just what is making that scary sound late at night? This delightful piece in A minor starts in Middle C position, with hand shifts by the L.H. one key over and one key under Middle C. Features legato and staccato touches, accidentals in front of notes, an optional teacher duet, and lyrics that tell the tale!

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398229345

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Halloween

A Scary Sound

A Scary Sound

A Scary Sound

Bluebird at my Window Timothy Brown

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W9270 / 2.50

This elementary level middle C position piece starts students off playing staccato notes in the RH, while the LH plays a legato line. The alternating articulations, along with the delightful lyrics blend beautifully with the lyrical melody. An optional teacher duet part is included.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398219087

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Birds, Butterflies, Bugs

Bluebird at my Window

Bluebird at my Window

Bravissimo! Book 1 Timothy Brown

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FJH2089 / 5.95

This elementary collection contains 10 winning original solos that provide a wonderful supplement to any curriculum. These pieces are perfect for recitals and contain fun music for students to play. Some of the pieces include a teacher accompaniment part, and one piece, Children at Play, is written in a three-movement format.

Students develop healthy, tension-free technique with 4-8 measure exercises mastered on a daily basis. Easy step-by-step lesson plans with daily check-off boxes save valuable lesson time. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect the gesture with the sound. Helpful technique tips are found throughout the nine units of this 32-page book.

Composer:

Helen Marlais and Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

The FJH Pianists Curriculum

Voicing:

Editor:

Subject:

Technique Books

ISBN-13:

978-1-56939-944-6

Barcode:

Format:

Books

Style:

Theme:

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 1

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 1

Energize Your Fingers Every Day, Book 1

High in the Pine Tree Timothy Brown

W9249 / 2.95

This elementary piece, which features a more advanced teacher duet, also includes a student part with longer four measure phrases that are gentle and flowing. Lyrics are taken from the nursery rhyme High in the Pine Tree.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398217168

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Animals and Nature

Music is Everywhere Timothy Brown

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W9331 / 2.50

Written in the key of C major with no accidentals, this lyrical solo contains an optional teacher duet part. This piece asks you to listen to the sounds around you, and notice that music is everywhere in nature.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398224432

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Music is Everywhere

Music is Everywhere

My Little Chiminea Timothy Brown

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W9405 / 2.95

The story in this charming piece tells of a little outdoor fireplace that is happy when cooking tortillas. In the key of G with predominantly hands-separate playing, rests and sharp signs are used. Cute lyrics and perky teacher accompaniment make this a recital favorite!

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398230860

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

World Music/Multicultural

My Little Chiminea

My Little Chiminea

My Little Chiminea

New Etudes, Book 1 Timothy Brown

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FJH2301 / 5.95

The first book in the New Etudes series begins with 20 small works that present a special technical aspect. Students feel a “relaxed freedom” when they realize the work is focused on exploration rather than performance. The specific goals are listed under each title and include: bouncing both hands with a loose wrist; right hand broken chords; three note slurs; left-hand crossovers and many more. These original etudes range from eight measures to
two pages, include imaginative art, and are sure to develop artistic playing.

Bear Dance The Butterfly Tree Circus Suite The Crumb Factory The Curious Cat Hide-and-Seek Jumping Up and Down Little Etude for the Left Hand The Old Story Petite Minuet Pins and Needles The Rocking Horse Spring Song Ticky Ticky Tick Tock Tidal Wave Upside Down Waltz Village Dance

New Etudes, Book 1

New Etudes, Book 1

New Etudes, Book 1

Rainbow Song Timothy Brown

W9110 / 2.50

Students will enjoy the lush, sophisticated sound of this colorful song. Accessibly written, both hands share the melody. Charming lyrics.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398207299

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Space, Sky, Stars

Starlings Timothy Brown

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W9434 / 2.95

A lovely, lyrical piece in MC position using some accidentals, rests, D.C. al Coda, and some hands-together playing that would be a good piece to teach phrasing. Includes lyrics and a teacher duet.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398234516

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Theme:

Birds, Butterflies, Bugs

Starlings

Starlings

Starlings

Sunshine Suite Timothy Brown

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W9143 / 2.50

This bright, three-movement suite is a delightful choice for the elementary piano student. Featuring lyrical melodies set in a variety of dynamics and phrasings, Sunshine Suite is sure to bring joy to your lessons, recitals, and festivals. The optional teacher duets are sure to please!

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398209200

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Animals and Nature

Sunshine Suite

Tabby in the Tree Timothy Brown

W9171 / 2.50

Young students will be charmed by this song about a clever cat and his attempts to play with a red bird in a tree. This Middle C position piece requires right and left hand coordination. Includes a playful teacher accompaniment.

Composer:

Timothy Brown

Instrument:

Piano

Arranger:

Level:

Elementary

Series:

Written For You

Voicing:

Solo

Editor:

Subject:

Original Music for Piano

ISBN-13:

Barcode:

674398211661

Format:

Sheets

Style:

Contemporary

Theme:

Animals and Nature

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Timothy Brown

W9228 / 2.50

This tender nighttime piece has sweet lyrics that sing of the Teddy Bear. The four-measure melodic lines use the left hand, sometimes as part of the melody, other times for held-note harmony. There are hand crossings and octave jumps to add interest. A lovely lullaby.